One of Ohio State’s “Super Sophomores” passed away on Friday. John Brockington, who helped the Buckeyes win a pair of national championships in 1968 and 1970 and earned All-American honors as a fullback in 1970, died Friday in San Diego at 74 years old, per an announcement from the Green Bay Packers. #Packers Hall of Fame fullback John Brockington has passed away at age 74 https://t.co/7PiVyDR5nB — Green Bay Packers (@packers) March 31, 2023 In three seasons as a Buckeye, Brockington had 378 carries for 1,663 yards and 24 touchdowns. He made history in 1970 by rushing for 1,142 yards and 17 touchdowns, both of which were school records at the time, on 261 carries. That record-setting final season led to Brockington being selected with the No. 9 overall pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 1971 NFL draft. He became the first player in NFL history to rush for…
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